1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1983 Porsche 959

To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 450 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Porsche 959. (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Porsche 959. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1983 Porsche 959 has manual transmission. 1983 Porsche 959 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1983 Porsche 959
Make Buick Porsche
Model Riviera 959
Year Released 1968 1983
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 7050 cc 2849 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 305 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2280 mm


 

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